Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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273 m

Restored Deilbach Stream

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The disclosure of the Deilbach, which is still partly piped, is the heart of the construction work in the Kupferdreh district center. The Deilbach will be freed from its underground …

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Hespertal Railway

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The heritage railway line connects Kupferdreh station with the former Pörtingsiepen mine. The 3.5-kilometer-long route runs close to the Baldeneysee and offers beautiful views.

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534 m

The Baldeneysee is the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located in the south of the city of Essen between the districts Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen, Kupferdreh and Fischlaken. Operator of the dam Baldeneysee is the Ruhrverband

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584 m

View of the former Kupferdreh–Heisingen railway bridge

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The bridge, which dates back to the second half of the 19th century, was opened as a cycle and pedestrian path in 1984. It is a striking landmark that connects Kupferdreh and Heisingen in the most beautiful way.

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949 m

View of Lake Baldeney

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I can recommend a trip to Baldeney in the evening or at night (summer/spring). The lake looks completely different then. Absolutely great

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1.20 km

Hespertalbahn Level Crossing at Lake Baldeney

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The Ruhr Valley Railway is a partially historic railway line from Düsseldorf-Rath via Essen-Kupferdreh, Bochum-Dahlhausen, Hattingen, Hattingen-Welper, Hattingen-Blankenstein, Witten-Herbede, Hagen-Vorhalle and Schwerte to Warburg. It was built between 1870 and …

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1.89 km

Lake Baldeney

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The Baldeneysee, dammed in 1931 as a water reservoir and to purify the Ruhr water, is today a recreational area of supra-regional importance.

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3.34 km

Kupferdreh railroad bridge

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The predecessor of today's bridge was opened in 1872 as part of the "Lower Ruhr Valley Railway". Blown up by the German Wehrmacht in 1945, it was then rebuilt as …

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3.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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